Fast Casual Exec Summit to take Miami

October 2, 2015

Many of the industry’s most successful CEOs will attend to share the secrets of their successes.

Unique toppings: Do they work only as LTOs?

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Just as hamburger lovers can create their own burger masterpieces using their choice of toppings, pizza lovers are doing the same. Limited-time-only toppings…

More than a few retailers playing catch-up in EMV card compliance

October 1, 2015

While the big retailers are compliant with the EMV credit card chip mandate hitting today, many retailers are playing catch-up, a new study reveals.

SpeedLine introduces secure EMV, NFC payment options

October 1, 2015

SpeedLine Solutions' new EMV options safeguard restaurants from the transfer of liability for chip card-present credit card fraud.

SpeedLine Point of Sale Introduces Secure EMV and NFC Payment Options

A new software release from leading pizza and delivery point of sale developer SpeedLine Solutions adds secure and flexible EMV payment options for…

Are you following the 12 dos and don'ts of restaurant financing?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Although there is no secret recipe for raising funds to open a business, there are some practices that should always be followed and even more to avoid.

Chuck E. Cheese's introduces 'Mac-Cheesy' pizza

September 30, 2015

Chuck E. Cheese's new "Mac-Cheesy" pizza will be available until the end of the year.

Pizza driving restaurant industry into digital revolution

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

Pizza leads all other restaurant industry segments in digital ordering adoption, but the digital ordering and delivery landscape is in the early stages of a…

Restaurants receive Franchising Gives Back Awards

September 30, 2015

Several restaurant chains received Franchising Gives Back Awards

Domino's to deliver fire-safety messages during Fire Prevention Week

September 30, 2015

Participating Domino's stores may deliver free pizza to customers with functioning smoke alarms.

Redskins wide receiver opens second SpinFire Pizza location

September 29, 2015

SpinFire Pizza is now open in Rosslyn, Virginia.

Pie Five to open 30 NC locations

September 29, 2015

Pie Five has signed a multi-year agreement in the Southeast.

Papa John's introduces XL Monster Toppings pizza

September 29, 2015

Papa John's XL Monster Toppings pizza is 33 percent bigger than Papa John’s large pizza with more toppings.

Coffee flowing 'freely' on National Coffee Day

September 29, 2015

Several chains are celebrating National Coffee Day today by giving customers freebies.

The Catering Institute to hold October workshop

September 28, 2015

The Catering Institute's Catering Sales Management Workshop will bring together restaurant catering leaders.

Villa Italian Kitchen to celebrate 'Free Slice Day'

September 28, 2015

Villa Italian Kitchen fans can enjoy "Have a Slice Day" by visiting Facebook and downloading a free-slice coupon.

Domino's offers early look at Q3 numbers

September 28, 2015

Domino’s announced same-store sales and store growth for the third quarter of 2015, led by a 10.5 percent gain in U.S. same-store sales. This is one piece of…

QR-scanning app helps restaurant owners find employees

September 28, 2015

ZippyApp enables job seekers to complete one common job application online and submit it in on a smartphone, tablet or computer to apply to any restaurant in…

Commodities: Cheese down, wheat up and gasoline unchanged

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The price for cheese dropped during the week, wheat increased and gasoline remained unchanged.

PAR launches POS terminal for restaurant, retail deployments

September 28, 2015

The eighth-generation platform uses Intel processor technology to maximize performance and enhance guest experience.